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Effects of a social participation-focused virtual reality intervention for community-dwelling stroke survivors with physical disabilities: a randomised controlled trial protocol
Introduction Studies show that stroke survivors encounter physical and psychological limitations that restrict their participation in social and community activities. Systematic reviews have yielded inconclusive evidence regarding the effectiveness of different interventions intended to support stroke survivors’ social participation. Recent advances in virtual reality technology may offer promising solutions, although the optimal approach to enhance social participation among stroke survivors is yet to be determined. This trial aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a social participation-focused virtual r...
Source: BMJ Open - July 5, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Chau, J. P. C., Lo, S. H. S., Lau, A. Y. L., Lee, V. W. Y., Choi, K. C., Kwok, E. C. F., Thompson, D. R. Tags: Open access, Rehabilitation medicine Source Type: research

Functional outcomes among stroke patients in Alagoas, Brazil: observational study
CONCLUSION: We found a FD rate four times greater than in another Brazilian study. Lower stroke severity and fewer depressive symptoms were associated with achieving functional independence. Less than half of the patients were referred to a rehabilitation service at hospital discharge and few had access to multidisciplinary treatment.PMID:33729419 | DOI:10.1590/1516-3180.2020.0304.R2.10122020
Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal - March 17, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jussara Almeida de Oliveira Baggio Dandhara Henrique de Farias Lizanilda Leite de Gusm ão Albuquerque Bianca Cardoso de Melo Valqu íria da Silva Daniela Bassi-Dibai Let ícia Januzi de Almeida Rocha Source Type: research

Cerebrolysin and early neurorehabilitation in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study.
Conclusions - Cerebrolysin had a beneficial effect on global neurological status and disability. The beneficial results of this study can be easily applied in the current clinical practice. Abbreviations: BI = Barthel Index; CB = Changes from Baseline; CI = Confidence interval; ICH = International Conference on Harmonization; ITT = intention-to-treat; LB = Lower Bound of Confidence Interval; mRS = modified Rankin Scale; MW = Mann-Whitney; NIHSS = National Institute for Health Stroke Scale; P = P-value; R = Valid Number Reference Group (Placebo); SD = standard deviation; T = Valid Number Test Group (Cerebrolysin); UB = Uppe...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - January 26, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: J Med Life Source Type: research

Health-related quality of life in first-ever stroke patients
CONCLUSION: In this study, we found that age and functional status had a powerful influence on HRQOL. Comprehensive therapy programs aimed to improve HRQOL should focus on improving functional disability, particularly in older stroke patients. There is a need for long-term follow-up studies in stroke patients throughout all recovery stages to evaluate HRQOL in more detail.
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - July 26, 2017 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 1 Source Type: research

The DARS (Dopamine Augmented Rehabilitation in Stroke) trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Co-careldopa treatment in addition to routine NHS occupational and physical therapy after stroke
DiscussionThe DARS trial will provide evidence as to whether Co-careldopa, in addition to routine NHS occupational and physical therapy, leads to a greater recovery of motor function, a reduction in carer dependency and advance rehabilitation treatments for people with stroke.Trial registration: ISRCTN99643613 assigned on 4 December 2009.
Source: Trials - August 8, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Bipin BhaktaSuzanne HartleyIvana HollowayJ CouzensGary FordDavid MeadsCatherine SackleyMarion WalkerSharon RuddockAmanda Farrin Source Type: research